Government Shutdown Grounds Thousands of Flights Amid Air Traffic Controller Crisis

A government shutdown has caused significant disruptions, grounding thousands of flights as air traffic controllers face fatigue and work without pay, impacting major US travel hubs like New York (state) and Los Angeles.

• Air traffic controllers have reported severe fatigue due to staffing shortages during the government shutdown, impacting the safety and efficiency of the United States airspace.
• The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the shutdown, now the longest in US history, has led to widespread flight cancellations, particularly at major airport hubs including Chicago and Washington DC.
• Sean Duffy, a prominent political figure, criticized the situation, emphasizing the need for urgent government action to address the crisis facing air traffic controllers and restore normal operations.